I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT) and I have been working in a counseling field since 1993. I have experience conducting individual and families in-office and online, both residential and outpatient settings with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, teen concerns, and a wide range of challenges including grief/loss, insomnia, addiction, trauma, abuse, OCD, bipolar, as well as personal growth, adjustment issues and crisis.
I mostly tend to draw from the person-centered approach when in a therapeutic relationship with my clients. This means that I make consistent efforts to meet each client "where they are" and to serve as a catalyst to each individual who is progressing through their unique process of self-discovery and self-identification.
In my work with clients, I use some leading psychological modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution-Focused Therapy. I also utilize Narrative, Strategic, Existential and faith-based (Christian) approaches.
My Educational Credentials include:
- National University Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology
- Licensed by State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Play Therapy Certification (University of California, San Diego)
- Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy Certification
- Los Angeles County Certified in Mandarin/Chinese Language
I enjoy and feel honored to be a part of your personal experiences, as each of our problems and feelings are unique and yet we are all one and together. This is the way I like to approach my sessions – as a team, addressing challenges together to become free from judgment, criticism, and pain; to change our negative perceptions that do not serve us well; and to live a joyful and peaceful life now and for the future.
For my professional growth, I keep myself up to date with the ethical and legal guidelines in the field, and the latest research, and attend conferences and trainings.
I believe in creating a safe space where we can have difficult conversations, work on resolving issues and collaborate on treatment plans that are tailored to your personal needs and experiences. It takes a lot of courage and motivation to reach out for additional support.
I am here for you and thank you for trusting me with your utmost personal dilemmas takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step forward, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural Concerns, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Visually Impaired, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 112589
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jean Chow. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She has a nice, greatpersonality , easy to talk to. Understanding my needs. Thank you Ms. Chow
Written on Apr 07, 2021 after therapy with Jean for 2 weeks
Jean listens intently and processes one's issues rather differently. She is action-oriented, in that one is asked to prioritize one's goals and to work on them. She is succinct and encouraging, and lets you develop a sense of where you need to go and to be which is very important in helping one become empowered by their decisions and being accountable for them.
Written on Feb 20, 2021 after therapy with Jean for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I’ve never felt as comfortable with a counselor as I do with Jean. She listens deeply with an open heart and she focuses on your strength as an individual. She gives me helpful tools to move past my trauma and reminds me of my blessings. I feel grounded and lighter after our counseling sessions and I look forward to our next! Healing doesn’t have to be so painful :)
Written on Dec 30, 2020 after therapy with Jean for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Jean is timely, respectful, compassionate, and caring. She is attentive to my needs and my progress and goes above and beyond to check in frequently, especially during challenging times. She is a steward of the Holy Spirit and effortlessly incorporates spiritual disciplines into my care plan. She’s a gift to all who work with her!
Written on Dec 22, 2020 after therapy with Jean for 4 months
Jean is a wonderful listener! She gives great advice, and is so kind, understanding, and patient. She will do her best to give you the support that you need. I highly recommend her! She's the best!
Written on Sep 19, 2020 after therapy with Jean for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Jean is a joy to talk to. I feel like she really listens and gives me great insight and ways to deal with stress. I feel encouraged by her and am very thankful to have found her.
Written on Aug 17, 2020 after therapy with Jean for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management